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title: "PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810627"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810627

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, involved a contract titled "PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate." The procurement falls under the education industry category and is classified with the CPV code 48160000, indicating a focus on specialised software solutions. This contract was finalised on 18th September 2025, marking the project in the award and contract stage, and utilises a limited procurement method. The rationale for bypassing prior publication was based on the unique nature of the goods, aligning with specific regulations. The deliverables are intended to be focalised within the regional vicinity of Glasgow.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of specialised software products or services, especially those involved in exclusive or unique offerings that align with the procurement’s specific requirements. Large enterprises such as EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC, the awarded supplier, often meet these unique demands due to their resources and expertise. However, innovative companies with unique tools or technologies that can meet similar needs are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements, promoting growth by enhancing their visibility and portfolio within the public sector. This contract, valued at £83,700, demonstrates a significant opportunity for robust project execution and strategic engagement with public organisations.

## Notice

PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539514 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,700 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EBSCO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48160000 - Library software package

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539514

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539514
  PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate - PURCH2787 - PPE1003756 Direct Award for the Provision of Business Source Ultimate

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810627

## Provenance

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